MPR is Talking Race in 2021
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Picture Books to Celebrate Black History Month & to Read Year-Round
Black History Month is an extremely important month to celebrate not only Black historical figures, but also Black Excellence and Black Joy. Although February is the only month specifically set to recognize Black History, all months of the year should be opportunities to celebrate and learn. As an elementary school teacher, picture books are a
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What Is Your Relationship Attachment Style?
In psychology, “attachment styles” describe how people bond to each other. It originally came from research on how a mother and infant were attached to each other. When mothers are reliable, stable and show love and affection towards their babies, they create a secure attachment with their children. This leads to children to becoming more
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Book Review: Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. Heller
Summary Have you ever wondered by certain people are anxious in relationships while others pull back whenever they get too close? It’s not a coincidence that people exhibit these types of behaviors. In psychology, there is a concept of “attachment styles” which describe how people are attached to each other. In Attached, professionals researched the
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Terry McMillan’s Canvas
Terry McMillan’s tweets are a threadless revelation. She shares her writing process, political prowess, music loves, and that she in fact bought enough lunch and dinner to power through her editing. Her writing is as revelatory. Her third novel, Waiting to Exhale delved into the lives of four Black women with their trials in relationships
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Uncomfy Books: Reading that makes you uncomfortable
I like reading books that make me feel uncomfortable. I know in high school, I did my share of reading to escape reality, to immerse myself in worlds other than my own and live other people’s lives. Many people like to read to escape the world. I saw so many new Bookstagram friends pop up
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The Importance of Black Journalism
The news cycle spins faster than the world turns. Journalism has been threatened by societal dangers and uproarious voices. Subsequently, there is a lacking responsibility by the news cycle that caters to fear, anxiety, chaos, and harm, particularly by those who choose to believe dishonest information. With Black journalists, there are increasing threats to their
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2021 Books to Keep on Your Radar
While 2021 has kicked off in ways that we may have not expected, what we can surely count on are SO MANY amazing books to look forward to this year. If you’re like me, reading from a variety of genres helps diversify what you’re picking up, and prevents the dreaded reading slump. Here are five
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Book Review: What Kind Of Woman by Kate Baer
What Kind of Woman is Kate Baer’s debut collection of poems. I am always on the fence about poetry as I think that I am either missing the meaning or misunderstanding the main idea. However, I enjoyed this slim anthology. Written in the vein of Rupi Kaur and Amanda Lovelace, the poems stretch from five
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We (Still) Support Black-Owned Bookstores
There are maps. Then there are maps of Black-owned bookstores across America; mighty yet sparse anchors of literature. Supporting small businesses is crucial. I may be preaching to the choir. Supporting Black businesses commits to the stories of Black authors from further diverse backgrounds, along with the owners who are passionate about storytelling as an
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Interview with Jordyn Taylor, Founder of Vermillion Ink Press
Vermillion Ink Press is a literary multimedia collective and publisher of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from underrepresented voices. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota , it seeks to “increase empathy, foster discussion, and cultivate community through the power of the written word.” The Feminist Book Club partnered with Vermilion Ink Press for December, 2020. Proudly BIPOC owned
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Book Review: The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans
The Office of Historical Corrections was published in December of 2020 by author, Danielle Evans. Roxane Gay calls Evans “the finest short story writer working today,” which leaves you with high expectations that Danielle Evans only shatters with her talent. Short stories are typically not what I pick up from my bookshelf. Honestly, I do
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